Walking on Leash

Dogs love to go for walks, but they don't want to be pulled and tugged. Teaching your dog how to walk without pulling will help both of you to enjoy your time together. Enjoy... ....

Leash training for puppies:

• Start by attaching a lightweight leash to your puppy's collar.
• Drop the leash and let the puppy drag it around.
• Call your puppy, tell her "good girl", hug her, and pet her...whatever feels good to both of you.
• Leave the leash on for only a few minutes and never leave it on her when you are not with her.
• Do this several times over a few days and pretty soon your pup won't even notice the leash.

Walking on a leash:

• First, you need a 4 foot leash and a collar that won't slip off. If you use a choke collar (you really don't need to), be sure that your dog only wears it during the lesson.
• Start by having your dog sit on your left side facing front just like you.
• As you say "Let's go", take a step starting with your left foot. Using your left foot all of the time will signal your dog that you are about to walk.
• Walk at your normal walking pace and talk to your dog while you walk. Tell her what a good girl she is. You want her to be happy walking with you. Keep talking to her. Make it fun.
• Go a few feet, then stop. You can praise her now. Or you can have her sit and then praise her...as long as she stays with you.

NEVER leave a choke collar on a dog when she is alone.

Tip!
If your dog is more interested in everything around her except you, try getting her attention using her favorite treat. If there are too many distractions where you are, find a quiet place to start your training where your dog can concentrate on you.